Beyond Trends: Understanding Your Food Ecosystem

Resources

Books

• "All Consuming" by Ruby Tandoh - This book tackles the question of why food has become a performative drumbeat in modern culture, exploring the mechanisms and systems behind food trends.
• "Joy of Cooking" - Mentioned as an example of a cookbook with codified, singular recipes, contrasting with the modern iterative and modular approach to recipe creation.
• "Adventures in Good Eating" by Duncan Hines - A guidebook that served as a reference point for Americans seeking reliable places to eat while on the road.
• "The Green Book" by Victor Hugo Green - A guide specifically for Black travelers in the United States, recommending welcoming places to eat.
• "Sabzi: Vibrant Vegetarian Recipes" by Yasmin Khan - This book offers plant-based versions of traditional Persian stew dishes and encourages the use of a global pantry.
• "Ferment" by Kenji López-Alt - A book that is part DIY and part putting fermentation projects to use, offering guidance on various fermentation techniques.
• "Ready for Dessert" by David Lebovitz - A collection of dessert recipes, with a re-released version including new recipes.

Videos & Documentaries

• "J Cole" (Netflix) - A film by Noah Baumbach, described as one of the best films of the year.

Research & Studies

• "Taiwan's official submission for international feature at the academy awards" (Netflix) - A film titled "A Fresh Beginning in Taipei" which comes with generations of secrets.

Tools & Software

• Eventbrite - A platform used for ordering tickets for ticketed dinner series.
• OpenTable - A platform used for ordering tickets for ticketed dinner series.

Articles & Papers

• "Press Play" - A segment that included a roundup of sticky toffee pudding around town.

People Mentioned

• Ruby Tandoh - Author of "All Consuming," discussing food culture and modern eating habits.
• Michael Pollan - Quoted on the shift from culture guiding food choices to moral and nutritional information.
• Ottolenghi - Referenced as a significant figure in popularizing the iterative and modular approach to recipe creation online.
• Keith Lee - A TikTok restaurant influencer, whose rise is discussed in the context of historical restaurant criticism and guidebooks.
• Grimo de la Rinière - An early figure recognized as a restaurant critic in 19th-century France.
• Craig Claiborne - A notable restaurant critic from a later era.
• Ruth Reichl - Mentioned as a prominent figure in food media.
• Duncan Hines - Creator of "Adventures in Good Eating," a guidebook for travelers.
• Victor Hugo Green - Creator of "The Green Book," a guide for Black travelers.
• Yasmin Khan - Author of "Sabzi: Vibrant Vegetarian Recipes," discussing Persian and Pakistani cuisine.
• Jamie Lauren - A participant on Top Chef who collaborated on a lunch menu.
• Louis Chavez - A Navajo Apache chef who collaborated on a menu featuring Native American dishes.
• Maimuna Hussein Kattan - Founder of the TIA Foundation and Flavors from Afar.
• David Lebovitz - Author and food writer, guiding a tour of a Parisian farmer's market.
• Julianne Ferguson - Market correspondent reporting from Paris.
• Kenji López-Alt - Author of "Ferment," discussing fermentation techniques and recipes.

Organizations & Institutions

• KCRW - The podcast's producing radio station.
• Netflix - Mentioned for presenting films and shows.
• TIA Foundation - A nonprofit that provides support and resources to refugees, asylum seekers, immigrants, and displaced families.
• International Rescue Committee - Mentioned in the context of refugee resettlement.

Courses & Educational Resources

• "In the weeds" - A podcast series featuring Maimuna Hussein Kattan as a guest.

Websites & Online Resources

• KCRW.com/goodfood (URL) - Where recipes for eggplant fesenjan and chocolate and dried lime tart are posted.
• KCRW's newly redesigned mobile app - A platform to listen to the podcast.
• KCRWGoodFood Substack.com (URL) - The podcast's Substack page.
• TIA.org (URL) - The website for the TIA Foundation.

Other Resources

• Maesil chong - A traditional Korean green plum syrup, often used to balance savory dishes.
• Chumash woman in Santa Barbara - Creator of "Camins to Dreams" wines.
• French farmer's market - A location for sourcing fresh produce and understanding local food culture.
• Marché d'Aligre (Paris) - A specific farmer's market in Paris, known for its variety and history.
• Rungis wholesale market (Paris) - A wholesale market where vendors in Paris source their goods.
• Chez Panisse - A restaurant where David Lebovitz began his career.
• Zuni Cafe - A restaurant where David Lebovitz began his career.